Verstappen misses out on Wednesday running - Full testing schedule in Bahrain

The final week of testing takes place between February 18-20 at the Bahrain International Circuit before the Australian Grand Prix kicks off the 2026 season on March 8.

Verstappen will be the only driver not to take to the track on the opening day of the second week of testing in the Middle East, with teammate Isack Hadjar in the RB22 for the morning and afternoon sessions.

Along with Hadjar, World Champion Lando Norris will be out on track in the morning session for McLaren, while Kimi Antonelli will get Mercedes off and running.

Ferrari will see Charles Leclerc behind the wheel to start proceedings, while seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton taking over from the Monegasque for the afternoon.

For the final days of winter testing, the majority of teams have announced which drivers will be in action in Bahrain, while Ferrari have been the only team to not fully release their schedule for the rest of the week.